Comments on: 2013 Preview: Pittsburgh Pirateshttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2013/03/18/2013-preview-pittsburgh-pirates/
Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball.Sat, 10 Dec 2016 04:35:29 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: thepittsburghkidhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2013/03/18/2013-preview-pittsburgh-pirates/#comment-458965
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:39:26 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458965Since we couldn’t hit for shit in the beginning of the season, we held leads by yanking the starter early as soon as there was a sign of trouble. I believe we had one of, if not the lowest innings pitched by starters last season. The bullpen was way over worked by seasons end and couldn’t hold a lead if their life depended on it.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:02:36 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458388Hope my lil cousin Jeff Locke makes the rotation and gets to enjoy an opening day MLB style. Go Jeff! Go bucs!
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:07:46 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458256The Pirate’s offensive problem last year was their team OBP of .304, which was barely better than NL-Worst Houston/Chicago at .302. They’ve got to kick that up at least 15 pts if they want that power to translate into better run production. With the Young pitcher coming up and the power in that lineup, a league average OBP could make them a true contender.
]]>By: steelers88http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2013/03/18/2013-preview-pittsburgh-pirates/#comment-458244
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:42:40 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458244You have to walk before you run so I hope they at least have a winning record this season and maybe next year make the playoffs.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:08:00 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458240Good luck bucco fans. As a braves fan I cant help but feel guilty for the fade since 92. I really hope the pirates get back to winning baseball and soon.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:45:05 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458223Nice looking team on paper. As a fan of a division rival I don’t with them much success but as a fan of a team that also had a long suffering fanbase I hope to hell Pirates fans have something to cheer about this year.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:58:43 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458214Love going to Pirates games. You can’t beat that view of the downtown, especially at night!
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:36:14 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458211Please!! Just get over .500, that’s all I’m asking.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:27:45 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=314848#comment-458210Good analysis, I would add the 2011 slide was due largely to injuries, which can’t be blamed on the manager. The farm system is also much improved, and they’ve made smart moves, taking both Burnett and Martin from the Yankees.

The future seems promising, especially with McCutchen signed long term. With possibly the best stadium in MLB and a winning tradition, the potential is in place for a special year. If not 2013, then the years ahead.